Bank robbery suspect strikes again today near Rainbow, Russell

LAS VEGAS (KSNV MyNews3.com) – The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is searching for a man suspected in a pair of bank robberies.

According to a Metro news release, the first robbery occurred at 12:20 p.m. on Jan. 22 in the area of Lake Mead and Rampart. The second occurred at 11:15 a.m. today in the area of Rainbow and Russell.

In both robberies, the suspect approached the teller and presented a note demanding money. The suspect then lifted his sweat shirt to show a gun in his waistband. Upon receiving money, the suspect left.

The suspect is described as a white male, 24 to 26 years old, 6-foot-1 to 6-3, weighing 180 to 200 pounds, with brown hair. He was last seen wearing a red Alabama Crimson Tide cap, a dark gray hooded sweat shirt with white, horizontal stripes, blue jeans and sneakers.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Robbery Section at (702) 828-3591 or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555 or visit www.crimestoppersofnv.com. Tips directly leading to an arrest or an indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.